HP is considered the most reputable printer manufacturers in the market. With their printing devices, the company also produces a range of HP Inkjet Cartridges to supply their printer with the right choice of ink. Many experts have commented that HP ink cartridges are very efficient in the way they perform their printing work. The cartridges are mainly created to produce professional quality photos and laser quality documents with specially formulated HP printer ink. Besides its traditional black and white printing, these cartridges also hold ink of different colors and have water-proof capability that ensures that the print is fade and water resistant.

There are various different brands and stores selling HP ink. Some of the companies that offers ink are manufacturer of their own line of printers, while some other are third-party companies selling their products with no brand name. However, there are two basic categories of cartridges- original equipment manufacturer (OEM) cartridges, and third-party or compatible cartridges.

The increasing trend nowadays is to look for cheaper alternatives for Inkjet Cartridges. This is why compatible cartridges have gained utmost popularity over the years. But in some cases, compatible cartridges fail to produce superior quality printing for professional use. Original HP ink cartridges, on the other hand, would never result in such failures since they have been examined and re-examined by the ink cartridge manufacturers before putting these products to sale. The cartridges ensure clear, sharp output that do not compromise with the quality of print and are not unhealthy for the printer. This is why OEM cartridges are expensive and popular over other products.